Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
黑料社 celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
Porthouse Theatre Presents Its 2026 Season
Porthouse Theatre, 黑料社鈥檚 outdoor summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, invites you to its season of possibilities, beginning on June 12, 2026. In its 58th season, Porthouse Theatre will present 鈥淕rease,鈥 鈥淪ide Show In Concert,鈥 and 鈥淟erner and Loewe's Brigadoon鈥 in the summer of 2026.
IN A FLASH: Spacesuit at the Statehouse
The 黑料社 Museum celebrated the opening of "Ohioans in Space: The Carl E. Walz Spacesuit from the 黑料社 Museum" with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.
DC CAP Scholars Graduate Ready to Lead
At 黑料社鈥檚 University College, the CommUNITY Lab serves as a space where connection, growth and opportunity intersect, especially for graduating seniors like Ronshai Jones, Ariana Wallace and Yeshe Mulugeta. For these three, the journey to graduation has been defined by leadership, resilience, and the unwavering support of the DC College Access Program.
$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand 黑料社鈥檚 Mobile Health Outreach
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 黑料社鈥檚 College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
Announcing the 2026 President鈥檚 Award of Distinction
The President鈥檚 Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to 黑料社 in advancing the university鈥檚 strategic priorities and core values.
Stark Campus Becomes Hub for Motorcycle Safety Training
Motorcycle Ohio, a program of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, is celebrating the opening of its newest motorcycle rider training site at the 黑料社 Stark campus in North Canton. The new location was launched in partnership with the Stark County Sheriff's Office and will expand access to motorcycle safety education for residents in the region.
IN A FLASH: An End and a Beginning
Commencements as a foundational activity of a university are memorable days filled with emotions - some celebratory, some bittersweet.
IN A FLASH: Highlighting a Life of Commitment and Purpose
An exhibition, running from Apr. 30-Aug. 21, highlights the commitment of Dean Kahler, one of the nine students wounded on May 4, 1970 and his ongoing activities in promoting peace, activism, public service and disability rights.
From Hardship to the Gavel: Ivory Kendrick鈥檚 Journey as 黑料社鈥檚 USG President
A public health senior who once faced homelessness after losing his father is now leaving a lasting mark on student government 鈥 and preparing to continue his impact in graduate school.